Whoever, in order to commit extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of death or of grievous hurt to that person or to any other, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 7 years and withshall also be liable to caning.
Section history
Section 387 — Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt in order to commit extortion
As in force on 17 August 2026.